Currency futures had a strong week as the dollar fell after downbeat economic data. Market participants assessed manufacturing PMI and employment figures, which both missed the estimates. As a result, expectations of a Fed rate hike eased. At the same time, focus remained on talks between the US and Iran in Qatar. Dollar performance (Source: Read More…
Currency futures were heading for a red month as the dollar recorded a 2% gain in June. The greenback remained elevated on Monday as market participants awaited the US nonfarm payrolls report. Over the past month, demand for the currency has been high amid tensions in the Middle East and a hawkish Fed outlook. Geopolitical Read More…
Currency futures gained last week as risk appetite improved after reports that the US and Iran were planning to extend their ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, demand for the safe-haven dollar declined, with the dollar falling for a second week. Focus will now shift to the US nonfarm payrolls report due on Friday. After days of anticipation Read More…
Currency futures rebounded amid an improving risk sentiment after Trump hinted at great progress in talks with Iran. Hopes for a peace deal weighed on the dollar and it lost some of its safe haven shine. Nevertheless, market participants remain cautious since the two countries could still fail to reach an agreement. When the week Read More…
Currency futures weakened last week as the dollar soared after upbeat inflation figures. The hotter-than-expected price pressures led to an increase in Fed rate cut expectations. Meanwhile, talks between the US and Iran stalled, leaving market participants uncertain about the future. The dollar began an epic rally on Tuesday after the US released its CPI Read More…
Currency futures had another strong week as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran improved risk appetite. However, uncertainty returned this week after Trump rejected another Iranian proposal. This week’s focus will be on US inflation and retail sales figures. Hopes for an end to the Iran war surged on Tuesday after Read More…
